The Law Office of Goldstein and Clegg, LLC
220 Broadway, Suite 205
Lynnfield, MA. 01940
Phone: 617 974 7774 ]]> 2010-03-19T07:30:57-04:00 en-us Copyright © 2010 craigslist, inc. http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/lgs/1650998706.html text 2010-03-19T07:30:57-04:00 http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/lgs/1650998076.html If you have received a foreclosure notice, or are just behind on your payments and are fearful that your home may be in jeopardy of a foreclosure in the near future, our law office can help stop the foreclosure dead in its tracks within a matter of days or less.

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Call us today to set up a free consultation
Goldstein and Clegg, LLC
220 Broadway, Suite 205
Lynnfield, MA. 01940
781 595 3800

The Law Office of Goldstein and Clegg is a debt relief agency. ]]> 2010-03-19T07:29:27-04:00 en-us Copyright © 2010 craigslist, inc. http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/lgs/1650998076.html text 2010-03-19T07:29:27-04:00 http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/lgs/1650993909.html
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Attorney Richard S. Ravosa or Attorney Brian R. Goodwin

(617) 720-1101 or (508) 655-3013

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FROM THE MOMENT YOU RETAIN OUR LAW FIRM, WE TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOU FROM YOUR CREDITORS.


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For over a dozen years Attorney Ravosa has been helping Bankruptcy clients receive their fresh start. Attorney Ravosa believes that there is more to Bankruptcy than filing papers. Clients need to have questions answered and someone who will listen and address their concerns without charging huge fees. To file Bankruptcy is a difficult decision for many and clients need to know that there is someone on their side.

Attorney Ravosa is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and a member of the Boston Bar Association's Bankruptcy Section. Attorney Ravosa was awarded the designation as a "Rising Star" by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Newspaper in 2005 for his outstanding abilities in the practice of law and for going the distance for his clients.

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Attorney Richard Ravosa believes that Bankruptcy is not just about filing a few papers but giving the client the BEST START that they can have. It is about looking at the bigger picture and seizing opportunity. In Bankruptcy there are many ways to give the Debtor a better start, for example if you have a credit card lien on your house, through Bankruptcy you may be able to have the lien removed which will free up more equity. Attorney Ravosa has saved clients thousands of dollars this way. This is one reason why it is important to hire an experienced Bankruptcy Attorney, especially one that will go to bat for their clients.


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MASSACHUSETTS SEALING AND EXPUNGING LAWYER:

If you have ever been either charged with or convicted of any crime in Massachusetts, you should be aware of all your legal rights and consider the very real possibility to seal your criminal offender record information (“CORI”), that is, your criminal record. This applies to any type of misdemeanor or felony criminal charge, even if the charge was eventually filed, nolle prosequi or dismissed, and even if you were acquitted.

Having a criminal record can shadow you for a lifetime and haunt you in many foreseeable and unforeseeable ways. It can hinder or prevent you from getting a job, from finding housing, or from enrolling in school or continuing your education. It can also affect your ability to obtain a mortgage, to secure a business loan or to receive a student loan or a grant as banks and loan officers can deny you because of your criminal record. Professional associations could exclude you because of your criminal record. Needless to say, your criminal record is a domestic relations tactical weapon that will be wielded to your financial and emotional loss in a divorce, child custody or visitation proceeding. Your criminal record could also effectively kill any political aspirations that you have.

Sealing your entire criminal record will prevent most employers, schools, public housing authorities, banks, loan officers, domestic partners and others from accessing embarrassing and damaging information contained in the record. Attorney Arnel is one of the few attorneys who offer specialized services to preserve and maintain the integrity of the criminal records of people accused of crimes. Contact the Massachusetts sealing and expunging lawyers at the Law Office of Philip L. Arnel at (781)493-6490 for a free consultation and assessment as to whether or not you can have your record sealed.

SEAL CRIMINAL RECORDS:

Any person who is arraigned in a Massachusetts court will from that point forward have a criminal record which could be distributed to employers, schools, housing authorities and others regardless of the eventual outcome of the case. Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 276, §100A maintains that a defendant who pleads guilty or who admits to sufficient facts and receives a continuance without a finding (“CWOF”) with probation will have a criminal record that cannot be sealed by way of petition to the commissioner (but might otherwise be sealed by petition to the court) until certain time periods have passed (currently 10 years for a misdemeanor and 15 years for a felony), providing that there are no further convictions except for minor motor vehicle infractions. For the purpose of sealing criminal records, a CWOF with probation will be treated the same way as a conviction.
There is no legal reason not to have your criminal record sealed so, if you can do it, sealing your record is nearly always a good idea. Most people will benefit from sealing convictions under §100A, or by sealing records of dismissed cases, acquittals, nolle prosequi cases, and cases where no probable cause was found, under G.L. c. 276, §100C. If your record is sealed and you apply for most jobs or housing, then the sealed record will not appear on your CORI report. In the past, the Criminal History Systems Board (“CHSB”) would note on a CORI that the individual had at least one sealed record on file. However, this practice was illegal and it should no longer happen. The CORI should contain no indication that there are sealed records. If an individual has had the entire record sealed, the CHSB should send a report that says there are “no adult criminal records on file.” Sealing your criminal record will not arouse suspicion or create a “red flag,” since nobody except the police, law enforcement agencies, certain other government agencies, and a very few employers will be able to tell that there are sealed records on file.

Again, if all your cases are sealed, the CORI will not show that you have sealed records on file. Massachusetts law also permits you to answer “no record” if anyone asks if you have a criminal record. Law enforcement will know that you have at least one sealed record on file and can request that the court unseal the record, but only for their exclusive review. Other than law enforcement, only a very few agencies will be able to see that you have sealed records. Some of these agencies include the Department of Social Services (“DSS”) and the Department of Youth Services (“DYS”).

Notably, when a case concludes favorably (i.e., acquittal, nolle prosequi, dismissal without an order of probation) to a defendant, the defendant can petition at any time to have the record sealed as there are no waiting periods under §100C. Even if the case concludes unfavorably, a defendant can otherwise alternatively attempt to seal the criminal record by petition directly to the court, provided that sealing is necessary to effectuate a “compelling government interest.” Any of these processes generally require competent legal assistance and is of uncertain outcome. Contact the Massachusetts criminal record sealing lawyers at the Law Office of Philip L. Arnel at (781)493-6490 for a free consultation to assess your specific case.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR CRIMINAL RECORD AND YOUR RIGHTS:

When somebody refers to your CORI, they speak of your criminal record. CORI is merely the abbreviation for “Criminal Offender Record Information,” which is a record of your Massachusetts criminal history, including any time you were arraigned in court on a criminal charge regardless of the final outcome. The Massachusetts Criminal History Systems Board (“CHSB”) is the government agency responsible for administering CORI. The CORI record should not be confused with the Massachusetts Warrant Management System (“WMS”) record, as WMS will also contain warrants issued before any criminal charges were filed, including cases that may have never been prosecuted. The WMS record is only accessible to law enforcement, prosecutors, probation and the court.

The people and organizations who can view your CORI include you, police, judges, prosecutors and other criminal justice agencies including, but not limited to, the FBI, CIA and ATF. Public housing authorities and other landlords that receive government subsidies or operate subsidized housing can view your CORI as can thousands of employers including, but not limited to, hospitals, nursing homes, schools and child care programs, provided they have special permission from the state. The law also allows victims or witnesses of a crime to view the CORI of the alleged perpetrator and also permits CORI access to anyone in the general public, if the person with the CORI is either in prison or was recently released from prison.
Many employers and public housing authorities are allowed or required to do CORI checks on prospective job or housing applicants whereby they ask the CHSB for a CORI report when they do a criminal background check. However, some employers and housing authorities might pay for the services of private background-checking companies to do both a criminal background check and a credit check. Although by law these private companies can only obtain CORI information that the employer or housing authority can legally get from the CHSB, they often keep their own lists of arrest records and court records that may include additional information that is not included in the CORI report provided by the CHSB. This means that it might get extra information about arrests and the past seven years of your credit history. The CORI Hotline at the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute is available to help you if you have a problem because of a private back-ground checking company and can be reached by calling 617-357-0700, extension 504.

Though most employers and public housing authorities see only convictions and pending cases, other employers, like nursing homes, also see charges that you were not convicted of. A CORI check can only be done if you sign an acknowledgement form that says you know your CORI is being requested. This form also asks you for personal information such as your social security number and mother’s maiden name to make sure that it is your actual CORI that will be provided. It is illegal for anyone to require you to bring a copy of your own CORI as it may have more charges on it than the copy that would be provided by the Massachusetts Criminal History Systems Board.
You should obtain your own CORI if you are not sure what is on your record. Simply call the Criminal History Systems Board at 617-660-4600 and ask them to mail you a Personal CORI Request Form. Some courts also have the form available in the criminal clerk’s office. There is a $25 fee, though this fee could be waived if you fill out an Affidavit of Indigency if you receive certain public benefits, or your income is at or below 125% of the federal poverty guidelines, or paying the fee would deprive you or your family of food, shelter, clothing or other necessities of life. The request form must be notarized and mailed with a self-addressed stamped envelope and you should receive your CORI by mail in two to three weeks.

A CORI report is hard to read and you should seek the assistance of competent legal counsel to assist in interpreting the abbreviations and in understanding exactly what is on your record. For example, there is a big difference between actually being convicted of a crime versus having it continued without a finding and then eventually dismissed. A competent attorney can identify and explain the difference between misdemeanor and felony charges.

A conviction means that you were found guilty of the crime charged, whether you pled guilty or were found guilty by a judge or jury after trial. Massachusetts employers are allowed to ask if you have ever been convicted of a felony or if you have been convicted of or jailed for a misdemeanor within the past five years, other than a first conviction for drunk driving, simple assault, disturbing the peace, speeding and other civil minor traffic violations. If you respond that you have been either convicted or incarcerated for a misdemeanor during the past five years, the employer is then permitted to inquire about any other misdemeanors that occurred more than five years ago. Employers therefore cannot ask about misdemeanors where the date of conviction or end of incarceration, whichever is later, happened five or more years ago, with no convictions since then. You do not have to tell an employer about criminal charges that you were not found guilty of since they cannot inquire about arrests, detentions, or any violations of law if there was no conviction. You also do not have to disclose juvenile delinquency cases or CHINS cases (“Child in Need of Services”) so long as the case was not transferred to the Superior Court for criminal prosecution. Finally, you do not have to tell employers that your criminal record has been “sealed.”
Contact the Massachusetts criminal record sealing lawyers at the Law Office of Philip L. Arnel at (781)493-6490 for a free consultation to assess your specific case.

YOUR “SEALED” RECORD:

Sealing your record prevents people from outside the criminal justice system from seeing it. The police and the courts can still see it, but for almost all employers, public housing authorities and everyone else it is like the charge never occurred. Since criminal records that are sealed prevent disclosure during a CORI check, if asked, you can just say that you have “no record.” Unlike the 10-year and 15-year waiting periods for misdemeanors and felonies, there is no waiting period to seal the record of charges that did not result in a conviction; for example, nol prosequi cases (the prosecutor decided to dismiss them), charges that were dismissed by the court without probation, or acquittals. Notwithstanding, it will still be required to show, by way of evidentiary hearing and oral argument to the court, that there is a “compelling government interest,” or a good reason (such as the charges are preventing you from finding employment or housing), to seal your record.

Contact the Massachusetts criminal record sealing lawyers at the Law Office of Philip L. Arnel at (781)493-6490 for a free consultation to assess your specific case.


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MASSACHUSETTS 209A CIVIL RESTRAINING ORDER RECORD EXPUNGING LAWYER:

If you have ever been the recipient-defendant of either a 208 or 209A Abuse Prevention Order, more commonly known as a “restraining order,” you should be aware of all your legal rights and consider the very real possibility to expunge your civil record from the statewide domestic violence registry system. This applies to any restraining order, whether it was in effect for only ten days or for an entire year, and even an order that thereafter extended year to year. This also applies to cases where the order was not extended by the court as well as to instances where the order was eventually vacated upon your motion to the court.

Having a record of a civil restraining order can shadow you for a lifetime and haunt you in many foreseeable and unforeseeable ways. It can hinder or prevent you from working in some occupations, such as certain law enforcement jobs or perhaps as a physician, a therapist, a pharmacist or a nurse. It might affect your eligibility to become a foster parent or work for certain social services agencies such as the Department of Social Services (“DSS”) or the Department of Youth Services (“DYS”). In some instances, it can result in termination from your present job if the existence of this record is discovered.
Having a record of a civil restraining order could prevent you from being accepted to certain schools or otherwise to be suspended or even expelled from your current schooling. A few institutions of higher education known to highly scrutinize both applicants and enrolled students alike include law schools, accounting programs, medical schools, pharmacological schools and nursing programs. Professional associations could exclude your membership if you have a record of domestic violence. Needless to say, the record of a civil restraining order is a domestic relations tactical weapon that will be wielded to your financial and emotional loss in a divorce, child custody or visitation proceeding. It could also effectively kill any political aspirations that you have.

Expunging your entire civil record will prevent most employers, schools, domestic partners and others from accessing embarrassing and damaging information contained in the record. Attorney Arnel is one of the few attorneys who offer specialized services to preserve and maintain the integrity of the civil records of those who effectively become the undeserving real victims of civil restraining orders. Contact the Massachusetts sealing and expunging lawyers at the Law Office of Philip L. Arnel at (781)493-6490 for a free consultation and assessment as to whether or not you can have your civil record expunged.

EXPUNGE RECORD OF 209A CIVIL ABUSE PREVENTION RESTRAINING ORDER:

Any person who is the recipient of an abuse prevention “restraining” order pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapters 208 or 209A will from that point forward have a civil record of restraining order that is contained and discoverable within the statewide domestic violence registry system and which could be disclosed to certain employers, schools, agencies and others regardless of the eventual outcome of the actual civil dispute.

In Vaccaro v. Vaccaro, a 1997 case, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that even though a 209A order against him was vacated, a husband could not have the record of the order expunged from the domestic abuse registry. On March 10, 2006, the Massachusetts Appeals Court decided a case in which a 209A order had been obtained through a fraud on the court. In Commissioner of Probation v. Amanda Adams, 65 Mass.App.Ct. 725, 843 N.E.2d 1101 (2006), the court distinguished that scenario from that of Vaccaro, and ruled that “a judge has the inherent authority to expunge a record of a 209A order from the statewide domestic violence registry system in the rare and limited circumstance that the judge has found through clear and convincing evidence that the order was obtained through fraud on the court.”

Contact Massachusetts civil restraining order expunging lawyers at the Law Office of Philip L. Arnel at (781)493-6490 for a free consultation to assess your specific case.

ATTORNEY ARNEL PREVAILS! – THE DAWNING OF A NEW ERA:

Since a restraining order is by itself civil in nature, it only becomes criminal if the defendant is accused of and charged with violating one or more of its specified conditions. Unlike criminal cases, the record of a restraining order cannot be sealed and, until the court ruled otherwise in the Adams case, a judge had no inherent power to order the civil record expunged since the order was not part of the criminal record system, but rather part of the statewide domestic violence registry system. Since this largely applauded ruling, Mr. Arnel is highly acclaimed and commended for effectively “opening the floodgates” by becoming the first lawyer in Massachusetts history to successfully argue for the expunging of the record of a restraining order. A brief summary of Mr. Arnel’s landmark case, Chamberlain v. Khanilian, was published on the front page of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (September 11, 2006; No. 16-019-06) and can be reviewed by visiting www.arnellaw.com, visiting the “Expunge Restraining Order Record” page, and clicking view where indicated.

The record of a civil restraining order can now be expunged (by way of written motion to the court with accompanying memorandum of law and supporting affidavit, and generally after both evidentiary hearing and oral argument) from the statewide domestic violence registry if shown by clear and convincing evidence that the order was obtained through fraud on the court. However, as the courts continue to struggle in their ageless plight to define the arguably vague concept of fraud, it is oftentimes difficult to prove. That the plaintiff may have been somewhat untruthful in executing the original affidavit or even in proffering subsequent testimony, or that the order was not extended, or that it was even vacated, will rarely singularly suffice to establish that a fraud was perpetrated to the extent required to expunge the record. Meeting this criterion places an expectedly heavy burden on the defendant and is, consistent with most legal proceedings, of uncertain outcome. However, as Mr. Arnel has already proven to the entire legal community and shown others through his relentless perseverance, it is entirely possible with his significant legal knowledge and thorough preparation.

See also the CHANNEL 5-WCVB BOSTON news story featuring Attorney Arnel by clicking the link provided on the “Expunge Restraining Order Record” page at www.arnellaw.com.

Contact the Massachusetts civil restraining order expunging lawyers at the Law Office of Philip L. Arnel at (781)493-6490 for a free consultation to assess your specific case.


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MASSACHUSETTS CRIMINAL HEARINGS LAWYER:

There are numerous different types of hearings that often occur before, during or after the final disposition of a criminal case. Such hearings include, but are not limited to, Clerk Magistrate Hearings, Bail Hearings, Dangerousness Hearings, Probable Cause Hearings, Grand Jury Indictment Representation, Police Interviews, Probation Detention Hearings and Probation Surrender Hearings. These hearings are separate and distinct proceedings from other Motion Hearings in the case such as discovery motions, motions to suppress evidence and motions to dismiss.


CLERK MAGISTRATE HEARINGS:

There are certain offenses, typically misdemeanor crimes without an arrest, for which an accused is afforded a Clerk Magistrate Hearing prior to formal charges being brought by the issuance of a criminal complaint. This hearing is also commonly referred to as a Show Cause Hearing or a Clerk's Hearing and occasionally but incorrectly referred to as a Probable Cause Hearing, which is another type of post-arraignment hearing.

When either the police or a private party (both are referred to as the "complainant") file an "application" for a criminal complaint with the court, the accused is sent a notice in the mail to appear before a Clerk Magistrate in a criminal Show Cause Hearing. The purpose of this Clerk's Hearing is to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to bring formal criminal charges against you. The complainant must produce enough evidence to show "probable cause" that the crime was committed.

The three possible outcomes from this hearing are (1) the denial of the application, (2) the continuance of the application, or (3) the issuance of the criminal complaint. Denying the issuance of the criminal complaint occurs if probable cause is not found or it is otherwise stipulated. The matter can also sometimes be continued (that is, kept "open") whereby the criminal complaint will issue only if you are later charged with committing another alleged criminal act or otherwise fail to comply with a specific contingent condition during the continuation period. Though the issuance of the criminal complaint is not a barometer of your eventual guilt or innocence, the charge will nevertheless appear on your permanent criminal record ("CORI") once you are arraigned.

Oftentimes you will not be entitled to or afforded the opportunity to be heard at a Clerk's Hearing and a criminal complaint will instead directly issue. Unless you are arrested and transported to court, you will otherwise receive a summons to appear for the Arraignment, which is typically the initial court appearance at which the reading of the alleged criminal charge occurs and at which the court thereafter automatically enters a plea of not guilty on your behalf. In past years the "remand" was common legalese and oftentimes ordered by the courts, despite that the legislature never enacted an actual remand statute. Massachusetts courts have now almost completely abolished this tactic and motions to remand a case to a Show Cause Clerk's Hearing are routinely denied. As a result, even many attorneys and judges alike are unaware that it is still possible, albeit rare, upon a joint oral motion and showing by the defense or prosecution to the court, to have a case "removed" from the docket list and then down-graded to a Clerk's Hearing. This procedure is most easily facilitated if it is motioned before the arraignment occurs, though this is rarely done since most accused persons have not yet had a chance to retain legal counsel at that early stage. However, it can also possibly occur after the arraignment, assuming that the judge can be convinced that justice requires a dismissal of the case "nunc pro tunc" (that is, retroactively) to a time that is immediately prior to the arraignment and provided that this specific wording is clearly and legibly entered upon the docket sheet. This is the only way, after you have been previously arraigned, that the court's probation department can then forward the requisite paperwork to the Office of the Commissioner of Probation to request it to "expunge" (that is, permanently erase as if it never existed in the first instance) the entry of dismissal from your criminal record, though there is no absolute guarantee of eventual expungement. Attorney Arnel has successfully achieved this rare outcome on notable occasions.

At the Clerk's Hearing, witnesses are placed under oath so that the evidence is presented under the pains and penalties of perjury. Despite that sworn testimony is given, formal rules of evidence are usually relaxed. Though not entitled, defense counsel is oftentimes permitted limited cross-examination of prosecution witnesses. It is also customary for the police prosecutor to be present at the hearing instead of the actual witnessing police officer, as there is no requirement that the witnessing officer is present and, as such, the complaint may be issued solely on the basis of hearsay. The defense is, however, permitted to summons any witness, including the witnessing officer, and this should be considered if there are no other viable options to dispute the allegations, again with the caveat that the defense can be denied the opportunity to cross-examine the officer at the hearing.

As previously stated, the standard of proof required for a clerk-magistrate to issue a criminal complaint is "probable cause," that is, there must be probable cause to believe that the accused has committed the crime. Though it is not an especially high burden for the complainant to meet, it is of some comfort to note that a clerk's finding of probable cause does not necessarily mean that you will later be convicted, as the prosecution's task will then be significantly higher whereas its burden will be "proof beyond a reasonable doubt." It is again emphasized that, even in instances where probable cause is found to support the issuance of a complaint, the Clerk Magistrate can oftentimes be convinced to decline to issue the same. The application for the criminal complaint can be kept open for a period of time, typically for six to twelve months, either with or without other specific conditions such as, amongst other things, paying court costs or restitution, attending counseling or obeying a stay away order. This preliminary disposition is somewhat similar to a continuance without a finding that can be imposed by a judge, but without having to admit to sufficient facts for a finding of guilty, without giving up your constitutional right to a trial or appeal, and without being placed on actual administrative or supervised probation. For a brief discussion on a continuance without a finding, please visit www.arnellaw.com and click on Criminal FAQ. However, unlike with a continuance without a finding, a clerk's continuance that results in an eventual denial, and ultimate destruction, of the application does not have the adverse consequences of having the criminal charge entered upon your permanent criminal record which could significantly affect future legal proceedings, employment, schooling, housing, loans, gun licensing, etc. For more information on the adverse consequences of having a criminal record, please visit www.arnellaw.com and click on Seal or Expunge Criminal Record.

BEWARE!!! Since they have not yet been formally charged, many accused make the potentially colossal mistake of taking this critical stage of the legal proceedings too lightly as they become naturally tempted to proceed without legal representation in the hope of saving an otherwise one-time legal fee. It has been said that "sometimes cheap is expensive," so be cautioned not to fall into this perilous trap for, if a criminal complaint issues against you, it could ultimately cost you thousands of dollars more in legal fees, lost time and business opportunity, as well as your driver's license, public housing, financial aid, personal loans, business loans, home loans, public benefits, government assistance, gun licensing and, not to mention, your job and good reputation. Many personnel working in clerk magistrate offices will routinely advise you that you do not need a lawyer for the hearing. That wary advice is ill-conceived and wrong! Remember, this is the one and only opportunity that you will be given to prevent a criminal complaint from issuing against you, one that could conceivably result in catastrophic and life changing consequences! It is therefore critical to always have an experienced and savvy attorney to protect your rights at a Show Cause Hearing.

How Can An Experienced Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney Help?

• Procure a dismissal or otherwise negotiate a favorable agreement for you at the Show Cause Clerk's Hearing such as, amongst other things, having the proceeding continued and the application kept open for a period of time in contemplation of dismissal provided that all of the requisite conditions are satisfied.
• Prevent you from being summonsed to court and named as a criminal defendant.
• Prevent you from having a damaging criminal charge being entered upon your permanent criminal record, even if the charge is later dismissed or you are acquitted after trial.
• Prevent you from incurring significant future legal expenses to attempt to "seal" your criminal record and avoiding the uncertainty of the outcome. For more information on sealing criminal records, please visit www.arnellaw.com and click on Seal or Expunge Criminal Record.
• Avoid the stigma and public embarrassment of you being an accused criminal.
• Avoid potential financial loss or other problems in your business affairs.
• Avoid the embarrassment, humiliation, aggravation and stress that a criminal charge could bring to your spouse, children, family or other relationships.
• Avoid the heavy burden that a criminal charge could place upon your marriage.
• Avoid having criminal charges used against you in future divorce, custody or other legal proceedings.
• Avoid having criminal charges used against you in cases involving the Department of Social Services or other agencies.
• Avoid having criminal charges on your record that will increase the future likelihood of an abuse prevention order being issued against you. For more information on restraining order matters, please click on Expunge Restraining Order Record.
• Save you a tremendous amount of time, anxiety and money in defending an otherwise needless case.


PROBATION VIOLATION “SURRENDER” HEARINGS:

Your failure to comply with the conditions of your probation will oftentimes result in a Probation Surrender Hearing. Even a probationer who is merely charged with a new crime, but not yet actually convicted, will likely face a probation surrender under Massachusetts law. Depending upon your prior criminal record and other circumstances, such as the crime and sentence for which the original probation was imposed and the nature of the alleged new probation violation, it may also result in a Probation Detention Hearing. A Probation Detention Hearing is a device employed by the probation department to "detain" a probationer without bail until the final Probation Surrender Hearing occurs.

The principal goals of probation are rehabilitation and public protection. In addition, punishment, deterrence and retribution are also secondary objectives of probation. Judges have the right to modify conditions of probation but, in order to do so, there must be a material change in circumstances. A probation officer does not have the discretion to alter or modify conditions of probation.
If you are being "surrendered," you must first receive written notice from the probation department which must inform you of the alleged violations. The Probation Surrender Hearing is not to be held less than seven days after the notice is given, unless waived by you, and should not be held later than thirty days, although this rule is oftentimes ignored. There is a right to counsel at the Probation Surrender Hearing and counsel should be given a reasonable opportunity to prepare and present a defense.

A preliminary hearing is required only when a liberty interest is at stake, meaning a probationer is taken into custody because of an alleged violation. If a probationer is incarcerated on other matters at the time of the violation proceeding, there is no right to a preliminary hearing. While the standard of proof for evidence at the preliminary hearing is probable cause to believe the defendant has violated the probation, the standard at the final hearing is preponderance of the evidence.

Strict rules of evidence do not apply to probation violation hearings. Hearsay is admissible if it is reliable and there is good cause to deny confrontation. Illegally obtained evidence, such as statements obtained in violation of Miranda and unlawfully seized evidence, is admissible. The District Attorney may represent the probation department at a Probation Surrender Hearing.

A judge, after finding a probation violation, must determine whether to revoke the probation and sentence the defendant or, if appropriate, modify the terms and conditions of probation. A judge may also simply continue probation. Possible dispositions upon revocation of probation include:

1. Continue on same terms and conditions originally imposed.
2. Impose guilty or juvenile delinquency finding (if on a CWOF).
3. Impose suspended incarceration sentence or DYS commitment.
4. Incarceration or commitment to DYS.
5. Extend term of probation.
6. Modify conditions of probation.
7. Increase level of supervision.
8. Electronic bracelet monitoring.
9. House arrest.
10. Curfews.
11. Alcohol testing and drug screens.
12. Community service.
13. Terminate probation.

How Can An Experienced Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney Help?

• Prevent a conviction from entering upon your permanent criminal record.
• Avoid collateral consequences such as loss of driver's license, employment, financial aid, subsidized housing, government assistance, benefits, etc.
• Prevent the imposition of overly restrictive conditions.
• Advocate in unfavorable situations for reasonable conditions of probation, such as electronic monitoring, stay away orders, curfews, surrender of passports or licenses (motor vehicle or firearms), etc.
• Avoid drug and alcohol testing, counseling and community service.
• Eliminate, stay or reduce the term of your probation.
• Prevent incarceration or juvenile commitment to DYS.
• Save you money in court fees, fines and monthly probation fees.


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Call James ONeill @ The Law Offices of Brian T ONeill

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"We discussed a number of issues surrounding Landlord Tenant Law," Berlin said. "We had a good, well-rounded discussion."

Berlin's law practice, located at 79 State Street in Newburyport, focuses on not only Lanlord Tenant Law but also on Bankrupcty Law.

The Law Offices of Steven A. Berlin are a federally designated "debt relief agency."

Attorney Berlin can be reached at 978-462-4900 or

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Attorney Fiore can be reached at 617.620.5762 or e-mail at suefiore@verizon.net
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The video is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbDiz32YD6k
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About the Firm

Attorney Susan A. Fiore will provide you with the experience and quality representation that you are looking for to handle your legal needs.

-16 years of experience representing individuals like you and can provide a variety of services to resolve all of your legal concerns/needs.
-Provide courtroom advocacy and outside-the-court representation in order to effectively resolve or prevent legal issues.
-The legal fees or costs associated with the services rendered by the firm will be provided to you at a reasonable and fair rate.
-A free initial phone consultation is available and evening appointments can be arranged upon request.
-Serving all counties in Massachusetts.

About Workers' Compensation Claims

When you are injured during the course of employment, you may be entitled to reimbursement for your lost wages and medical bills. There are other losses covered under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 152 that you may provide you with additional benefits. It is important to notify your employer immediately if you have been injured during the course of your employment and to seek medical treatment.

About SSDI Claims

In order to qualify for SSDI you must have worked five out of the last ten years. In addition, you must be disabled and unable to work due to your condition for 12 months or your condition is expected to last at least 12 months. The older you are when you apply for SSDI, the better your chances are in obtaining benefits. A combination of medical impairments you may suffer from will be looked at by Social Security in determining your eligibility for benefits. There is a five step process Social Security follows in finding a claimant disabled.
We do not get paid unless we are successful with your claim for Social Security Disability, Workers' Compensation or Personal Injury claim.
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Please contact Attorney Fiore at: 617.620.5762 or at suefiore@verizon.net

My website is http://www.suefiorelaw.com
My video is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbDiz32YD6k


Divorce and Domestic Relations issues are difficult especially if children are involved. The Law Office of Susan A. Fiore will provide you with sixteen years of effective experience. We will provide you with the assistance and support you need to get you through any situation and obtain the best possible results. We provide representation at very reasonable fees.

We provide services regarding the following matters:

1. Divorce
2. Child Support modifications
3. Alimony modifications
4. Restraining Orders
5. Paternity cases
6. Guardianship matters


We represent clients in the Probate and Family Courts in all counties in Massachusetts including Norfolk, Bristol, Suffolk, Middlesex, Plymouth, Essex and Dukes.

Areas of Practice

Personal Injury
-Automobile Accidents
-Pedestrian Accidents
-Motorcycle Accidents
-Bicycle Accidents
-Injury on Property of Others
-Slip and Fall Accidents
Workers' Compensation
Family Law
-Divorce
-Child Support
-Marital Separation
-Alimony
-209A Restraining Orders
-Guardianship
Employment
-MCAD Claims
-Unemployment Hearings
Social Security Disability Claims
Real Estate Law
-Landlord/Tenant Disputes
-Lease Agreements
-Closings
-Liens
Probate of Estates/Will Preparation

I can be reached at: 617.620.5762 (Free initial 30 minute consultation)

Susan A. Fiore, Esq.

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Recent Cases:

• Allston Man Charged with Class B Trafficking--Half a kilo of cocaine, cash seizure. Case pending.
• Boston University Student Charged with Assault w/ DW--Honors Student. Multiple motions filed, after 6 months of fighting in court, case dismissed prior to arraignment. Clean record.
• College Graduate Investigated in Drug Case--$45,000 cash seized, DEA investigation, no charges filed.
• MA Licensed Professional Charged with Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering. Over $500,000 in cash was seized. Obtained dismissal of the indictment in 2009.
• Colombian National Charged with Class B Trafficking--Over 500 grams, cash seizure; case pending.
• Trafficking Case, Norfolk Superior--Motion to Suppress filed; case disposed of with no jail time.
• Craigslist Case--One of hundreds of online cases prosecuted by the Boston Police: I won a Motion to Dismiss. Contact for more information.
• Federal Court, NYC--Working on team of attorneys that has prevented the client from being indicted, carrying a 10-year minimum mandatory sentence.
• Threats Case--The Commonwealth alleged that my client threatened to mutilate and kill the complaining witness in a drug-related case. After Trial: Not Guilty.
• Lowell Murder Trial--1st degree murder, drug-related armed robbery; shooting involving cooperating co-defendants.
• Boston University Student--19 year-old sophomore charged with 3 prescription drug-related felonies. I had the case continued 3 times, and got it dismissed before he was ever arraigned. Clean record.

Call or text me 24 hrs/day at 617.935.6733 to answer your questions about your arrest and your case, wherever it may be. Flat legal fees payable by credit card. Admitted in MA state and Federal courts, handling cases in all jurisdictions.

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GLAZIER & KING, P.C.
80 Washington Street, Suite E
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Have you, or a loved one, been injured in an auto accident, slip and fall, accident at work, or some other type of accident? Are you unsure of what to do next?

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T 617 956 2501 (24/7) ]]> 2010-03-18T13:42:22-04:00 en-us Copyright © 2010 craigslist, inc. http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/lgs/1649956575.html text 2010-03-18T13:42:22-04:00 http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/lgs/1649931038.html I am licensed MA Attorney and I have handled evictions, collection work and judgments, negotiated short sales and helping negotiate loans with creditors and reduced mortgage payments, real estate closings, consumer protection cases, hearings, and will handle personal injury, contract, divorce and family law matters.
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Philip A. Mann, Esq. Attorney At Law 23 Cedar St. Marblehead, MA 01945 781-479-0829 Philipmannlaw@comcast.net ]]> 2010-03-18T13:28:53-04:00 en-us Copyright © 2010 craigslist, inc. http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/lgs/1649931038.html text 2010-03-18T13:28:53-04:00 http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/lgs/1649928592.html Landlords, Property Managers, Owners, Tenants, Lawyers:
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A zealous criminal defense requires intensive discovery, constitutional challenge to the methods used to seize the evidence and in-depth preparation for trial. Preparing to defend a criminal case requires a plan from the outset.

Examples of the types of cases I defend (list is not exhaustive, but instead some of he more frequent charges I defend):

Assault & Battery

Assault & Battery with a dangerous weapon

Larceny

Receiving stolen goods

Drug Possession (Class A, B, C, D, E)

Drug Possession with intent to distribute

Possession with intent to distribute in School Zone (Mandatory minimum sentence)

Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol

Call the Law Office of Jeffrey Miller at 617-482-5799 to schedule an appointment to discuss your case.

In accordance with rules established by the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, this posting must be identified and labeled as "advertising." It is designed to provide general information and should not be interpreted or construed as legal advice or as a legal opinion with regard to any specific facts or circumstances. This does not create a lawyer/client relationship or an attorney/client privilege with respect to any information sent to us.
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Defending a drug charge requires careful analysis of the facts, challenging the Constitutionality of the circumstances which led to the search and seizure of the drugs and detailed preparation for trial.

Contact the Law Office of Jeffrey Miller at 617-482-5799 to schedule an appointment to discuss your case.

In accordance with rules established by the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, this posting must be identified and labeled as "advertising." It is designed to provide general information and should not be interpreted or construed as legal advice or as a legal opinion with regard to any specific facts or circumstances. This does not create a lawyer/client relationship or an attorney/client privilege with respect to any information sent to us.
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• Drafting a prenuptial agreement to protect your assets
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• Drafting a will to ensure your family is provided for according to your wishes.

If you have a limited budget, we can work out a limited representation arrangement. This new arrangement, approved by the Family and Probate Court, allows a certified attorney to represent you for a single issue (for example, division of assets in a divorce) or event (for example, a custody hearing.) I have the proper certification.

Call The Law Offices of Gordon W. Graham, Jr. in Peabody for family and related legal services at (978) 278-3575, email me at Gordon@ggrahamlaw.com, or visit my website and use the Contact Me feature at www.ggrahamlaw.com . Free initial consultation. Flexible appointment hours are available. Office is easily accessible on the first floor of a handicap accessible building with plenty of free parking. I’ll even come and meet you! And my fees are reasonable.

The Law Offices of Gordon W. Graham, Jr. is a general practice law firm serving Eastern Massachusetts focusing on solving estate planning, family and elder law, bankruptcy, taxes, business law, civil litigation, and criminal defense problems.
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This posting is only for advertising purposes only. It provides general information only and should not be interpreted as proving legal advice. Also, it does not create an attorney-client relationship, which can only be created after you and an attorney meet and agree on the terms of that relationship. Please do not send any confidential information until an attorney-client relationship has been established. This posting is not intended to solicit clients outside of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Every case is different; you should contact an attorney to discuss your specific situation. Some cases are time sensitive; if your’s requires immediate attention, do not delay in finding an attorney.
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We handle all classes of drug offenses, domestic assault and battery, operating under the influence (OUI) as well as many other types of criminal charges. We have represented many college students and are familiar with the fact the police become much more active during the holiday season. Let us help you by calling for a free confidential consultation.

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MASSACHUSETTS SEALING AND EXPUNGING LAWYER:

If you have ever been either charged with or convicted of any crime in Massachusetts, you should be aware of all your legal rights and consider the very real possibility to seal your criminal offender record information (“CORI”), that is, your criminal record. This applies to any type of misdemeanor or felony criminal charge, even if the charge was eventually filed, nolle prosequi or dismissed, and even if you were acquitted.

Having a criminal record can shadow you for a lifetime and haunt you in many foreseeable and unforeseeable ways. It can hinder or prevent you from getting a job, from finding housing, or from enrolling in school or continuing your education. It can also affect your ability to obtain a mortgage, to secure a business loan or to receive a student loan or a grant as banks and loan officers can deny you because of your criminal record. Professional associations could exclude you because of your criminal record. Needless to say, your criminal record is a domestic relations tactical weapon that will be wielded to your financial and emotional loss in a divorce, child custody or visitation proceeding. Your criminal record could also effectively kill any political aspirations that you have.

Sealing your entire criminal record will prevent most employers, schools, public housing authorities, banks, loan officers, domestic partners and others from accessing embarrassing and damaging information contained in the record. Attorney Arnel is one of the few attorneys who offer specialized services to preserve and maintain the integrity of the criminal records of people accused of crimes. Contact the Massachusetts sealing and expunging lawyers at the Law Office of Philip L. Arnel at (781)493-6490 for a free consultation and assessment as to whether or not you can have your record sealed.

SEAL CRIMINAL RECORDS:

Any person who is arraigned in a Massachusetts court will from that point forward have a criminal record which could be distributed to employers, schools, housing authorities and others regardless of the eventual outcome of the case. Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 276, §100A maintains that a defendant who pleads guilty or who admits to sufficient facts and receives a continuance without a finding (“CWOF”) with probation will have a criminal record that cannot be sealed by way of petition to the commissioner (but might otherwise be sealed by petition to the court) until certain time periods have passed (currently 10 years for a misdemeanor and 15 years for a felony), providing that there are no further convictions except for minor motor vehicle infractions. For the purpose of sealing criminal records, a CWOF with probation will be treated the same way as a conviction.
There is no legal reason not to have your criminal record sealed so, if you can do it, sealing your record is nearly always a good idea. Most people will benefit from sealing convictions under §100A, or by sealing records of dismissed cases, acquittals, nolle prosequi cases, and cases where no probable cause was found, under G.L. c. 276, §100C. If your record is sealed and you apply for most jobs or housing, then the sealed record will not appear on your CORI report. In the past, the Criminal History Systems Board (“CHSB”) would note on a CORI that the individual had at least one sealed record on file. However, this practice was illegal and it should no longer happen. The CORI should contain no indication that there are sealed records. If an individual has had the entire record sealed, the CHSB should send a report that says there are “no adult criminal records on file.” Sealing your criminal record will not arouse suspicion or create a “red flag,” since nobody except the police, law enforcement agencies, certain other government agencies, and a very few employers will be able to tell that there are sealed records on file.

Again, if all your cases are sealed, the CORI will not show that you have sealed records on file. Massachusetts law also permits you to answer “no record” if anyone asks if you have a criminal record. Law enforcement will know that you have at least one sealed record on file and can request that the court unseal the record, but only for their exclusive review. Other than law enforcement, only a very few agencies will be able to see that you have sealed records. Some of these agencies include the Department of Social Services (“DSS”) and the Department of Youth Services (“DYS”).

Notably, when a case concludes favorably (i.e., acquittal, nolle prosequi, dismissal without an order of probation) to a defendant, the defendant can petition at any time to have the record sealed as there are no waiting periods under §100C. Even if the case concludes unfavorably, a defendant can otherwise alternatively attempt to seal the criminal record by petition directly to the court, provided that sealing is necessary to effectuate a “compelling government interest.” Any of these processes generally require competent legal assistance and is of uncertain outcome. Contact the Massachusetts criminal record sealing lawyers at the Law Office of Philip L. Arnel at (781)493-6490 for a free consultation to assess your specific case.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR CRIMINAL RECORD AND YOUR RIGHTS:

When somebody refers to your CORI, they speak of your criminal record. CORI is merely the abbreviation for “Criminal Offender Record Information,” which is a record of your Massachusetts criminal history, including any time you were arraigned in court on a criminal charge regardless of the final outcome. The Massachusetts Criminal History Systems Board (“CHSB”) is the government agency responsible for administering CORI. The CORI record should not be confused with the Massachusetts Warrant Management System (“WMS”) record, as WMS will also contain warrants issued before any criminal charges were filed, including cases that may have never been prosecuted. The WMS record is only accessible to law enforcement, prosecutors, probation and the court.

The people and organizations who can view your CORI include you, police, judges, prosecutors and other criminal justice agencies including, but not limited to, the FBI, CIA and ATF. Public housing authorities and other landlords that receive government subsidies or operate subsidized housing can view your CORI as can thousands of employers including, but not limited to, hospitals, nursing homes, schools and child care programs, provided they have special permission from the state. The law also allows victims or witnesses of a crime to view the CORI of the alleged perpetrator and also permits CORI access to anyone in the general public, if the person with the CORI is either in prison or was recently released from prison.
Many employers and public housing authorities are allowed or required to do CORI checks on prospective job or housing applicants whereby they ask the CHSB for a CORI report when they do a criminal background check. However, some employers and housing authorities might pay for the services of private background-checking companies to do both a criminal background check and a credit check. Although by law these private companies can only obtain CORI information that the employer or housing authority can legally get from the CHSB, they often keep their own lists of arrest records and court records that may include additional information that is not included in the CORI report provided by the CHSB. This means that it might get extra information about arrests and the past seven years of your credit history. The CORI Hotline at the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute is available to help you if you have a problem because of a private back-ground checking company and can be reached by calling 617-357-0700, extension 504.

Though most employers and public housing authorities see only convictions and pending cases, other employers, like nursing homes, also see charges that you were not convicted of. A CORI check can only be done if you sign an acknowledgement form that says you know your CORI is being requested. This form also asks you for personal information such as your social security number and mother’s maiden name to make sure that it is your actual CORI that will be provided. It is illegal for anyone to require you to bring a copy of your own CORI as it may have more charges on it than the copy that would be provided by the Massachusetts Criminal History Systems Board.
You should obtain your own CORI if you are not sure what is on your record. Simply call the Criminal History Systems Board at 617-660-4600 and ask them to mail you a Personal CORI Request Form. Some courts also have the form available in the criminal clerk’s office. There is a $25 fee, though this fee could be waived if you fill out an Affidavit of Indigency if you receive certain public benefits, or your income is at or below 125% of the federal poverty guidelines, or paying the fee would deprive you or your family of food, shelter, clothing or other necessities of life. The request form must be notarized and mailed with a self-addressed stamped envelope and you should receive your CORI by mail in two to three weeks.

A CORI report is hard to read and you should seek the assistance of competent legal counsel to assist in interpreting the abbreviations and in understanding exactly what is on your record. For example, there is a big difference between actually being convicted of a crime versus having it continued without a finding and then eventually dismissed. A competent attorney can identify and explain the difference between misdemeanor and felony charges.

A conviction means that you were found guilty of the crime charged, whether you pled guilty or were found guilty by a judge or jury after trial. Massachusetts employers are allowed to ask if you have ever been convicted of a felony or if you have been convicted of or jailed for a misdemeanor within the past five years, other than a first conviction for drunk driving, simple assault, disturbing the peace, speeding and other civil minor traffic violations. If you respond that you have been either convicted or incarcerated for a misdemeanor during the past five years, the employer is then permitted to inquire about any other misdemeanors that occurred more than five years ago. Employers therefore cannot ask about misdemeanors where the date of conviction or end of incarceration, whichever is later, happened five or more years ago, with no convictions since then. You do not have to tell an employer about criminal charges that you were not found guilty of since they cannot inquire about arrests, detentions, or any violations of law if there was no conviction. You also do not have to disclose juvenile delinquency cases or CHINS cases (“Child in Need of Services”) so long as the case was not transferred to the Superior Court for criminal prosecution. Finally, you do not have to tell employers that your criminal record has been “sealed.”
Contact the Massachusetts criminal record sealing lawyers at the Law Office of Philip L. Arnel at (781)493-6490 for a free consultation to assess your specific case.

YOUR “SEALED” RECORD:

Sealing your record prevents people from outside the criminal justice system from seeing it. The police and the courts can still see it, but for almost all employers, public housing authorities and everyone else it is like the charge never occurred. Since criminal records that are sealed prevent disclosure during a CORI check, if asked, you can just say that you have “no record.” Unlike the 10-year and 15-year waiting periods for misdemeanors and felonies, there is no waiting period to seal the record of charges that did not result in a conviction; for example, nol prosequi cases (the prosecutor decided to dismiss them), charges that were dismissed by the court without probation, or acquittals. Notwithstanding, it will still be required to show, by way of evidentiary hearing and oral argument to the court, that there is a “compelling government interest,” or a good reason (such as the charges are preventing you from finding employment or housing), to seal your record.

Contact the Massachusetts criminal record sealing lawyers at the Law Office of Philip L. Arnel at (781)493-6490 for a free consultation to assess your specific case.


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MASSACHUSETTS 209A CIVIL RESTRAINING ORDER RECORD EXPUNGING LAWYER:

If you have ever been the recipient-defendant of either a 208 or 209A Abuse Prevention Order, more commonly known as a “restraining order,” you should be aware of all your legal rights and consider the very real possibility to expunge your civil record from the statewide domestic violence registry system. This applies to any restraining order, whether it was in effect for only ten days or for an entire year, and even an order that thereafter extended year to year. This also applies to cases where the order was not extended by the court as well as to instances where the order was eventually vacated upon your motion to the court.

Having a record of a civil restraining order can shadow you for a lifetime and haunt you in many foreseeable and unforeseeable ways. It can hinder or prevent you from working in some occupations, such as certain law enforcement jobs or perhaps as a physician, a therapist, a pharmacist or a nurse. It might affect your eligibility to become a foster parent or work for certain social services agencies such as the Department of Social Services (“DSS”) or the Department of Youth Services (“DYS”). In some instances, it can result in termination from your present job if the existence of this record is discovered.
Having a record of a civil restraining order could prevent you from being accepted to certain schools or otherwise to be suspended or even expelled from your current schooling. A few institutions of higher education known to highly scrutinize both applicants and enrolled students alike include law schools, accounting programs, medical schools, pharmacological schools and nursing programs. Professional associations could exclude your membership if you have a record of domestic violence. Needless to say, the record of a civil restraining order is a domestic relations tactical weapon that will be wielded to your financial and emotional loss in a divorce, child custody or visitation proceeding. It could also effectively kill any political aspirations that you have.

Expunging your entire civil record will prevent most employers, schools, domestic partners and others from accessing embarrassing and damaging information contained in the record. Attorney Arnel is one of the few attorneys who offer specialized services to preserve and maintain the integrity of the civil records of those who effectively become the undeserving real victims of civil restraining orders. Contact the Massachusetts sealing and expunging lawyers at the Law Office of Philip L. Arnel at (781)493-6490 for a free consultation and assessment as to whether or not you can have your civil record expunged.

EXPUNGE RECORD OF 209A CIVIL ABUSE PREVENTION RESTRAINING ORDER:

Any person who is the recipient of an abuse prevention “restraining” order pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapters 208 or 209A will from that point forward have a civil record of restraining order that is contained and discoverable within the statewide domestic violence registry system and which could be disclosed to certain employers, schools, agencies and others regardless of the eventual outcome of the actual civil dispute.

In Vaccaro v. Vaccaro, a 1997 case, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that even though a 209A order against him was vacated, a husband could not have the record of the order expunged from the domestic abuse registry. On March 10, 2006, the Massachusetts Appeals Court decided a case in which a 209A order had been obtained through a fraud on the court. In Commissioner of Probation v. Amanda Adams, 65 Mass.App.Ct. 725, 843 N.E.2d 1101 (2006), the court distinguished that scenario from that of Vaccaro, and ruled that “a judge has the inherent authority to expunge a record of a 209A order from the statewide domestic violence registry system in the rare and limited circumstance that the judge has found through clear and convincing evidence that the order was obtained through fraud on the court.”

Contact Massachusetts civil restraining order expunging lawyers at the Law Office of Philip L. Arnel at (781)493-6490 for a free consultation to assess your specific case.

ATTORNEY ARNEL PREVAILS! – THE DAWNING OF A NEW ERA:

Since a restraining order is by itself civil in nature, it only becomes criminal if the defendant is accused of and charged with violating one or more of its specified conditions. Unlike criminal cases, the record of a restraining order cannot be sealed and, until the court ruled otherwise in the Adams case, a judge had no inherent power to order the civil record expunged since the order was not part of the criminal record system, but rather part of the statewide domestic violence registry system. Since this largely applauded ruling, Mr. Arnel is highly acclaimed and commended for effectively “opening the floodgates” by becoming the first lawyer in Massachusetts history to successfully argue for the expunging of the record of a restraining order. A brief summary of Mr. Arnel’s landmark case, Chamberlain v. Khanilian, was published on the front page of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (September 11, 2006; No. 16-019-06) and can be reviewed by visiting www.arnellaw.com, visiting the “Expunge Restraining Order Record” page, and clicking view where indicated.

The record of a civil restraining order can now be expunged (by way of written motion to the court with accompanying memorandum of law and supporting affidavit, and generally after both evidentiary hearing and oral argument) from the statewide domestic violence registry if shown by clear and convincing evidence that the order was obtained through fraud on the court. However, as the courts continue to struggle in their ageless plight to define the arguably vague concept of fraud, it is oftentimes difficult to prove. That the plaintiff may have been somewhat untruthful in executing the original affidavit or even in proffering subsequent testimony, or that the order was not extended, or that it was even vacated, will rarely singularly suffice to establish that a fraud was perpetrated to the extent required to expunge the record. Meeting this criterion places an expectedly heavy burden on the defendant and is, consistent with most legal proceedings, of uncertain outcome. However, as Mr. Arnel has already proven to the entire legal community and shown others through his relentless perseverance, it is entirely possible with his significant legal knowledge and thorough preparation.

See also the CHANNEL 5-WCVB BOSTON news story featuring Attorney Arnel by clicking the link provided on the “Expunge Restraining Order Record” page at www.arnellaw.com.

Contact the Massachusetts civil restraining order expunging lawyers at the Law Office of Philip L. Arnel at (781)493-6490 for a free consultation to assess your specific case.


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MASSACHUSETTS CRIMINAL HEARINGS LAWYER:

There are numerous different types of hearings that often occur before, during or after the final disposition of a criminal case. Such hearings include, but are not limited to, Clerk Magistrate Hearings, Bail Hearings, Dangerousness Hearings, Probable Cause Hearings, Grand Jury Indictment Representation, Police Interviews, Probation Detention Hearings and Probation Surrender Hearings. These hearings are separate and distinct proceedings from other Motion Hearings in the case such as discovery motions, motions to suppress evidence and motions to dismiss.


CLERK MAGISTRATE HEARINGS:

There are certain offenses, typically misdemeanor crimes without an arrest, for which an accused is afforded a Clerk Magistrate Hearing prior to formal charges being brought by the issuance of a criminal complaint. This hearing is also commonly referred to as a Show Cause Hearing or a Clerk's Hearing and occasionally but incorrectly referred to as a Probable Cause Hearing, which is another type of post-arraignment hearing.

When either the police or a private party (both are referred to as the "complainant") file an "application" for a criminal complaint with the court, the accused is sent a notice in the mail to appear before a Clerk Magistrate in a criminal Show Cause Hearing. The purpose of this Clerk's Hearing is to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to bring formal criminal charges against you. The complainant must produce enough evidence to show "probable cause" that the crime was committed.

The three possible outcomes from this hearing are (1) the denial of the application, (2) the continuance of the application, or (3) the issuance of the criminal complaint. Denying the issuance of the criminal complaint occurs if probable cause is not found or it is otherwise stipulated. The matter can also sometimes be continued (that is, kept "open") whereby the criminal complaint will issue only if you are later charged with committing another alleged criminal act or otherwise fail to comply with a specific contingent condition during the continuation period. Though the issuance of the criminal complaint is not a barometer of your eventual guilt or innocence, the charge will nevertheless appear on your permanent criminal record ("CORI") once you are arraigned.

Oftentimes you will not be entitled to or afforded the opportunity to be heard at a Clerk's Hearing and a criminal complaint will instead directly issue. Unless you are arrested and transported to court, you will otherwise receive a summons to appear for the Arraignment, which is typically the initial court appearance at which the reading of the alleged criminal charge occurs and at which the court thereafter automatically enters a plea of not guilty on your behalf. In past years the "remand" was common legalese and oftentimes ordered by the courts, despite that the legislature never enacted an actual remand statute. Massachusetts courts have now almost completely abolished this tactic and motions to remand a case to a Show Cause Clerk's Hearing are routinely denied. As a result, even many attorneys and judges alike are unaware that it is still possible, albeit rare, upon a joint oral motion and showing by the defense or prosecution to the court, to have a case "removed" from the docket list and then down-graded to a Clerk's Hearing. This procedure is most easily facilitated if it is motioned before the arraignment occurs, though this is rarely done since most accused persons have not yet had a chance to retain legal counsel at that early stage. However, it can also possibly occur after the arraignment, assuming that the judge can be convinced that justice requires a dismissal of the case "nunc pro tunc" (that is, retroactively) to a time that is immediately prior to the arraignment and provided that this specific wording is clearly and legibly entered upon the docket sheet. This is the only way, after you have been previously arraigned, that the court's probation department can then forward the requisite paperwork to the Office of the Commissioner of Probation to request it to "expunge" (that is, permanently erase as if it never existed in the first instance) the entry of dismissal from your criminal record, though there is no absolute guarantee of eventual expungement. Attorney Arnel has successfully achieved this rare outcome on notable occasions.

At the Clerk's Hearing, witnesses are placed under oath so that the evidence is presented under the pains and penalties of perjury. Despite that sworn testimony is given, formal rules of evidence are usually relaxed. Though not entitled, defense counsel is oftentimes permitted limited cross-examination of prosecution witnesses. It is also customary for the police prosecutor to be present at the hearing instead of the actual witnessing police officer, as there is no requirement that the witnessing officer is present and, as such, the complaint may be issued solely on the basis of hearsay. The defense is, however, permitted to summons any witness, including the witnessing officer, and this should be considered if there are no other viable options to dispute the allegations, again with the caveat that the defense can be denied the opportunity to cross-examine the officer at the hearing.

As previously stated, the standard of proof required for a clerk-magistrate to issue a criminal complaint is "probable cause," that is, there must be probable cause to believe that the accused has committed the crime. Though it is not an especially high burden for the complainant to meet, it is of some comfort to note that a clerk's finding of probable cause does not necessarily mean that you will later be convicted, as the prosecution's task will then be significantly higher whereas its burden will be "proof beyond a reasonable doubt." It is again emphasized that, even in instances where probable cause is found to support the issuance of a complaint, the Clerk Magistrate can oftentimes be convinced to decline to issue the same. The application for the criminal complaint can be kept open for a period of time, typically for six to twelve months, either with or without other specific conditions such as, amongst other things, paying court costs or restitution, attending counseling or obeying a stay away order. This preliminary disposition is somewhat similar to a continuance without a finding that can be imposed by a judge, but without having to admit to sufficient facts for a finding of guilty, without giving up your constitutional right to a trial or appeal, and without being placed on actual administrative or supervised probation. For a brief discussion on a continuance without a finding, please visit www.arnellaw.com and click on Criminal FAQ. However, unlike with a continuance without a finding, a clerk's continuance that results in an eventual denial, and ultimate destruction, of the application does not have the adverse consequences of having the criminal charge entered upon your permanent criminal record which could significantly affect future legal proceedings, employment, schooling, housing, loans, gun licensing, etc. For more information on the adverse consequences of having a criminal record, please visit www.arnellaw.com and click on Seal or Expunge Criminal Record.

BEWARE!!! Since they have not yet been formally charged, many accused make the potentially colossal mistake of taking this critical stage of the legal proceedings too lightly as they become naturally tempted to proceed without legal representation in the hope of saving an otherwise one-time legal fee. It has been said that "sometimes cheap is expensive," so be cautioned not to fall into this perilous trap for, if a criminal complaint issues against you, it could ultimately cost you thousands of dollars more in legal fees, lost time and business opportunity, as well as your driver's license, public housing, financial aid, personal loans, business loans, home loans, public benefits, government assistance, gun licensing and, not to mention, your job and good reputation. Many personnel working in clerk magistrate offices will routinely advise you that you do not need a lawyer for the hearing. That wary advice is ill-conceived and wrong! Remember, this is the one and only opportunity that you will be given to prevent a criminal complaint from issuing against you, one that could conceivably result in catastrophic and life changing consequences! It is therefore critical to always have an experienced and savvy attorney to protect your rights at a Show Cause Hearing.

How Can An Experienced Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney Help?

• Procure a dismissal or otherwise negotiate a favorable agreement for you at the Show Cause Clerk's Hearing such as, amongst other things, having the proceeding continued and the application kept open for a period of time in contemplation of dismissal provided that all of the requisite conditions are satisfied.
• Prevent you from being summonsed to court and named as a criminal defendant.
• Prevent you from having a damaging criminal charge being entered upon your permanent criminal record, even if the charge is later dismissed or you are acquitted after trial.
• Prevent you from incurring significant future legal expenses to attempt to "seal" your criminal record and avoiding the uncertainty of the outcome. For more information on sealing criminal records, please visit www.arnellaw.com and click on Seal or Expunge Criminal Record.
• Avoid the stigma and public embarrassment of you being an accused criminal.
• Avoid potential financial loss or other problems in your business affairs.
• Avoid the embarrassment, humiliation, aggravation and stress that a criminal charge could bring to your spouse, children, family or other relationships.
• Avoid the heavy burden that a criminal charge could place upon your marriage.
• Avoid having criminal charges used against you in future divorce, custody or other legal proceedings.
• Avoid having criminal charges used against you in cases involving the Department of Social Services or other agencies.
• Avoid having criminal charges on your record that will increase the future likelihood of an abuse prevention order being issued against you. For more information on restraining order matters, please click on Expunge Restraining Order Record.
• Save you a tremendous amount of time, anxiety and money in defending an otherwise needless case.


PROBATION VIOLATION “SURRENDER” HEARINGS:

Your failure to comply with the conditions of your probation will oftentimes result in a Probation Surrender Hearing. Even a probationer who is merely charged with a new crime, but not yet actually convicted, will likely face a probation surrender under Massachusetts law. Depending upon your prior criminal record and other circumstances, such as the crime and sentence for which the original probation was imposed and the nature of the alleged new probation violation, it may also result in a Probation Detention Hearing. A Probation Detention Hearing is a device employed by the probation department to "detain" a probationer without bail until the final Probation Surrender Hearing occurs.

The principal goals of probation are rehabilitation and public protection. In addition, punishment, deterrence and retribution are also secondary objectives of probation. Judges have the right to modify conditions of probation but, in order to do so, there must be a material change in circumstances. A probation officer does not have the discretion to alter or modify conditions of probation.
If you are being "surrendered," you must first receive written notice from the probation department which must inform you of the alleged violations. The Probation Surrender Hearing is not to be held less than seven days after the notice is given, unless waived by you, and should not be held later than thirty days, although this rule is oftentimes ignored. There is a right to counsel at the Probation Surrender Hearing and counsel should be given a reasonable opportunity to prepare and present a defense.

A preliminary hearing is required only when a liberty interest is at stake, meaning a probationer is taken into custody because of an alleged violation. If a probationer is incarcerated on other matters at the time of the violation proceeding, there is no right to a preliminary hearing. While the standard of proof for evidence at the preliminary hearing is probable cause to believe the defendant has violated the probation, the standard at the final hearing is preponderance of the evidence.

Strict rules of evidence do not apply to probation violation hearings. Hearsay is admissible if it is reliable and there is good cause to deny confrontation. Illegally obtained evidence, such as statements obtained in violation of Miranda and unlawfully seized evidence, is admissible. The District Attorney may represent the probation department at a Probation Surrender Hearing.

A judge, after finding a probation violation, must determine whether to revoke the probation and sentence the defendant or, if appropriate, modify the terms and conditions of probation. A judge may also simply continue probation. Possible dispositions upon revocation of probation include:

1. Continue on same terms and conditions originally imposed.
2. Impose guilty or juvenile delinquency finding (if on a CWOF).
3. Impose suspended incarceration sentence or DYS commitment.
4. Incarceration or commitment to DYS.
5. Extend term of probation.
6. Modify conditions of probation.
7. Increase level of supervision.
8. Electronic bracelet monitoring.
9. House arrest.
10. Curfews.
11. Alcohol testing and drug screens.
12. Community service.
13. Terminate probation.

How Can An Experienced Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney Help?

• Prevent a conviction from entering upon your permanent criminal record.
• Avoid collateral consequences such as loss of driver's license, employment, financial aid, subsidized housing, government assistance, benefits, etc.
• Prevent the imposition of overly restrictive conditions.
• Advocate in unfavorable situations for reasonable conditions of probation, such as electronic monitoring, stay away orders, curfews, surrender of passports or licenses (motor vehicle or firearms), etc.
• Avoid drug and alcohol testing, counseling and community service.
• Eliminate, stay or reduce the term of your probation.
• Prevent incarceration or juvenile commitment to DYS.
• Save you money in court fees, fines and monthly probation fees.


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When it comes to estate planning, wills and trusts are essential tools. A prevailing common misconception regarding this subject is that only the wealthy are concerned with wills and trusts. However, the fact of the matter is that estate planning is a necessary for all people. An estate plan provides the legal mechanism for transferring property upon your death in a manner which recognizes your wishes and the needs of your survivors. For many people it also involves creating a plan which will take care of essential obligations and affairs in case of disability and critical personal medical choices which sometimes must be made towards the end of life. Estate planning is not merely for the prosperous, it is necessity for anyone who wishes to be taken care of in old age and ensure that loved ones are cared for once you pass.

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